The daughter of Dennis Randolph and Karen Platero, she is the granddaughter of Eldon and Debra Enjady and Leroy and Pauline Randolph.

Randolph was graduated from Ruidoso High School in 2012 and earned an associate’s degree in pre-medicine from El Paso Community College where she was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She is currently attending the University of Texas at El Paso where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological science. She hopes to go on to medical school.

“My goal is to become a pediatrician and return to my people to care for the younger generation and to improve healthcare for my community,” Randolph said.

Randolph is interested and involved with the issues of education, elderly health, suicide and alcoholism.

She is currently a member of “To Write Love On Her Arms,” a campus organization dedicated to those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), the Military Student Association and Medical Professions Organization.

“I am very excited to hold the title of Miss Mescalero XXXVIII,” Randolph said. “This will be an amazing experience not only for myself but for my family as well. I am ready for the new goals, improvements, expectations and struggles. I want to be involved in my community and surrounding communities as much as possible.”

Randolph will attend the Apache Ceremonial in Apache, Oklahoma, Miss Indian New Mexico Teen Pageant and the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque and the Rocking the Rez Pow-Wow in El Paso. Her first official appearance will be in the upcoming Aspen Fest.

As Miss Mescalero for 2015 through 2016, Randolph is looking forward to being a role model. She plans on several speaking engagements, especially in the schools, local church youth groups and traditional events and gatherings in the community.

Volunteering is important to Randolph, and she will be a presence at the Mescalero Care Center and the Boys and Girls Club and the food bank in Ruidoso.

Organizing a basketball tournament to raise money for local events is also high on her agenda.

She will be very visible in her capacity as the Ambassador at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

“I like working with the guests, especially answering questions about the Tribe,” Randolph said.

She also plans to part of the Language Program to learn more about the Mescalero Apache traditions.

In addition to the grander aspects of her position, Randolph remains committed to leading by example in the simple, day-to-day activities.

“I’ll always continue to do things like pick up trash, visit an ill person in the hospital or in rehab,” Randolph said. “It’s already been a great experience and I am driven to giving back to my Tribe, my people, my family and self.”